You cannot compare the original movie to a musical. It is like trying to compare apples to oranges.
With this being a musical and performed on the back lot, it looked realistic. Even down to there cars were driving by.
There was one thing I missed seeing, which probably had to do with advertising... Ovaltine. I was looking forward to seeing the Chinese restaurant workers singing "Deck the Halls" mispronouncing the words. But, that didn't happen.
The one issue they had was the audio when in the store with Santa. The mics were either not turned on there was a problem. Could not hear the elf and Matthew Broderick.
I especially liked when Ralphie told his mother an icicle hit him on the cheek, that after Ralphie ran inside, she knew he got hit with the BB.
For a Live 3 hour tv musical, they did a great job. I have watched these live performances before Christmas these past few years and I loved each one. Good job to everyone involved.
With this being a musical and performed on the back lot, it looked realistic. Even down to there cars were driving by.
There was one thing I missed seeing, which probably had to do with advertising... Ovaltine. I was looking forward to seeing the Chinese restaurant workers singing "Deck the Halls" mispronouncing the words. But, that didn't happen.
The one issue they had was the audio when in the store with Santa. The mics were either not turned on there was a problem. Could not hear the elf and Matthew Broderick.
I especially liked when Ralphie told his mother an icicle hit him on the cheek, that after Ralphie ran inside, she knew he got hit with the BB.
For a Live 3 hour tv musical, they did a great job. I have watched these live performances before Christmas these past few years and I loved each one. Good job to everyone involved.